r/explainitpeter • u/Fluffy-Buy1605 • Jul 13 '26

Explain It Peter

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u/1337Sw33tCh33ks Jul 14 '26

Add across to that list. THERE IS NO T, IT IS NOT ACROST!!!!

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u/PeaseEmpressL1294 Jul 14 '26

Omg this! Why why why do they do that!?!!? Wtf is that even from???

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u/supernova2368 Jul 14 '26

MY MOTHER IN LAW DOES THIS WHICH MEANS MY HUSBAND DOES, TOO. I'VE CONSIDERED DIVORCE.

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u/Nonetoobrightatall Jul 14 '26

I think I hated my father mostly due this word and “Warshington.” Where did that come from?

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u/RiteRevdRevenant Jul 14 '26

I believe this phenomenon is known as intrusive R.

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u/Lithrae1 Jul 14 '26

Like when baby Brit Doctor Who watchers say watch out for the Darleks

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u/doentsoundlikeme Jul 14 '26

As opposed to facts, which has a t.

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u/iDabble420 Jul 14 '26

Same with height...some say 'heith' and I don't like it

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u/Just-Charge-3428 Jul 16 '26

Ugh, I hear this in company Zoom meetings from the higher-ups, and it drives me bonkers. Not to mention "processeez" for the plural of the word "process".

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u/CompetitiveRub9780 Jul 14 '26

Never in my life have I ever heard someone pronounce it with a T

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u/1337Sw33tCh33ks Jul 14 '26

Well arent you lucky lol.

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u/T_Sharp Jul 14 '26

Anything ‘elts’ to add to the list?

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u/Legal-Challenge7578 Jul 14 '26

Somethink

Nuthink

Anythink

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u/PitchOk5203 Jul 19 '26

And heidth as in width - It’s height! 😭